Oil prices rally, US data dents chances of Fed rate hikeGlobal shares declined Friday as markets monitored U.S.-Iran talks and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Oil prices rose more than a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Global Market: Rising real yields raise fresh risks for stocks and global economic growthReal borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Fitch affirms US at AA+ with stable outlook, flags fiscal and inflation risksFitch Ratings affirmed the US sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience and the dollar’s reserve-cur...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risksFitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: EAM Jaishankar to speak on India’s foreign policy amid global tensionsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will be a lead speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, addressing India’s fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
EU's unclear stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO saysEuropean Union's indecision on banning Russian nuclear fuel creates investment uncertainty. This delay impacts Europe's uranium enrichment ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Psychology explains why seeing ‘Typing…’ can trigger overthinking, make uncertainty harder to tolerate and leave you imagining what the other person might be thinkingThe "typing…" indicator can create anxiety due to intolerance of uncertainty. This psychological trait makes unpredictable situations diffi...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India needs to step up public investment to attract private investments: Working paper by EAC-PMCorporate profits and investments in India have recovered after the pandemic. Investment recovery has been slower due to limited innovative...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction sessions so far, says Tuhin Kanta PandeyThe Securities and Exchange Board of India has confirmed that no manipulation exists within the newly established closing auction system. T...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Global Market: Euro zone bond yields dip ahead of US CPI, heavy debt supplyEuro zone government bond prices edged higher as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a heavy pipeline of new b...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Global Market: Japan stocks muted as investors await US CPI reportJapan’s Nikkei traded largely sideways as investors awaited US CPI data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook, while Mid...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Trump weighs economic pressure, military escalation as Iran talks continuePresident Trump described Iran as devious negotiators in a recent interview. He outlined two strategies for dealing with the ongoing confli...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Peter Bernstein: "Paradigm shifts are an inevitable result of forecast errors — the raw material from which paradigm shifts are fashioned"Peter Bernstein’s insight highlights how forecast errors can trigger paradigm shifts in financial markets. Unexpected technological, econom...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Global Market: European shares hold steady as Hormuz uncertainty keeps oil prices elevatedEuropean shares were broadly flat on Monday as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept oil prices elevated. Investors awaited key econom...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Global stock markets: Japan on top with 29% returns, India lags other major markets in 2026 so farWelcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to investment performance. This edition tracks 10 years of global equity returns. Currency fluctuatio...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Winston Churchill: ‘It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the…’ - Ex-UK PM’s powerful words on determination and successWinston Churchill's stirring quote encapsulates the vital link between victory and survival, a truth that is as applicable in today's world...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
US Stock Market: Warsh's Fed leaves markets searching for policy cluesFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is changing the central bank’s communication approach, reducing reliance on forward guidance and leaving ...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST